We independently research, collect and archive RA (Royal Academy of Arts, London) themed postcards, focussing on used examples from the early 1900s, but also encompassing later periods. Often published independently of the RA, they combine into a multifaceted example of the amplification of an art landmark and its associated art and artists, by way of the general public socially sharing personal news and opinion in short texts. Foreshadowing the digital age.

6 used examples of 2 postcard designs from the series R.A., featuring Summer Days by Marcus Stone RA
Independently published in 1901 by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London
Bottom right example has a Fresh Air Fund overprint

6 used examples of a postcard design featuring the Royal Academy of Arts building
From successive print runs independently published in 1900–1904 by Stengel & Co., Dresden

6 examples of postcards that became RA themed as a result of the purchasers’ written notes, messages and collaged elements. Without these personal additions, these postcards would not have had any RA identifiers, even though 4 of them were bought at the RA as exhibition mementos
Dated 1907–1934. Published by The Medici Society Ltd and others